Research & Development Establishment (Pakistan)
The Directorate-General Research and Development Establishment (reporting name: DGRDE) is a defense agency of the Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP) located in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.[1] Established in 2020 through merger of military research enterprises, it focuses on indigenization to support the combat capabilities of the Pakistan Armed Forces and other government civilian agencies as well as supporting the nuclear security enterprise.[2] OverviewIn 2020, the Ministry of Defense Production reorganized and merged the Military Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (established in 1972), Armament Research & Development Establishment (established in 1974), and the military-funded Institute of Optronics (established in 1984) as Directorate-General Research & Development Establishment.[3] The DGRDE provides combat support capabilities and tactical support to the Pakistani military during combat operations as well as working to deter the external threats.[2] The DGRDE funds the projects that collaborates with academia and private industry to develop equipment, vehicles and technology. This reduces dependence on foreign suppliers and strengthens national security.[4][5] Products and servicesProducts created by RDE include the following:[6][7]
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